William M. Kazmann, President and Senior Partner, joined LaRoche in 1996. Mr. Kazmann received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in petroleum engineering from the University of Texas at Austin in 1973 and 1975, respectively. Mr. Kazmann is a licensed professional engineer in the State of Texas and is a member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, Society of Petroleum Engineers, Society of Independent Professional Earth Scientists (serving as National Director from 1993 to 1996 and National Treasurer in 1994 and 1995), Dallas Geological Society, and Dallas Petroleum Club (serving as Director from 2004 through 2006).